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T917 GUB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,556 mi
Last recorded145,556 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT917 GUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 145,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 144,463 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 144,416 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 97,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 97,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 97,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 94,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 93,688 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight leak on steering box

Fail 30 Jan 2008 93,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight leak on steering box

Pass 1 Feb 2007 82,463 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 82,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,736 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 71,736 miles

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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T917 GUB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T917 GUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T917 GUB registered?

T917 GUB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T917 GUB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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